FOOD HISTORY

Pioneer Salt, Giant Pancakes, and Sexy Salads: The Two-Century-Long Story of How Portland Conquered the Food World

Here are the wild spots, rule breakers, lost treasures, and unforgettable dishes that forged our food culture.

08/15/2016 Edited by Kelly Clarke By Karen Brooks, Tuck Woodstock, and Michael Zusman Photography by Nicolle Clemetson Styled by Ashley Marti/Local Haven

Weekly Planner

Farm Dinners, a Hot Sauce Expo, and More Portland Food Events

... including Powell’s cookbook readings and boozy summer mini-golf at 19th Hole.

07/22/2016 By Michelle Porter

5 THINGS ABOUT

Here’s What You Need to Know about the Portland Farmers Market

1992 to now, our downtown market provides produce for the people.

06/13/2016 By Caitlin Collins

SUMMER EATS

On the Oregon Coast, Hyperlocal Farmers Markets Take Root

From organic beets to fresh Pacific oysters, produce markets in and around Tillamook add snap to your beach weekend.

06/07/2016 By Kailla Coomes

GOOD EATS

“Kids Cook at the Market” Teaches Youngsters to Eat Their Veggies

Turn your child into a budding chef with this farm-fresh program at the Saturday PSU Market.

05/26/2016 By Tuck Woodstock

FARM FUNDING

Prairie Creek Farm Needs Our Help

The legendary organic farm from Joseph feeds some of the best kitchens in the city. Now, it’s on the ropes. Here’s how we can all pitch in.

05/25/2016 By Karen Brooks

COOKBOOKS

The Portland Farmers Market Cookbook Packs All Four Seasons into One Collection

Portland’s cultural fixture celebrates its 25th year with a cookbook featuring the city’s top chefs, artisans, farmers, and their recipes.

05/16/2016 By Benjamin Tepler

THE MENU MAKERS

Meet the Local Farmers, Ranchers, and Beekeepers that Drive Portland Menus

Learn the stories behind the names you've come to know—and find out what ingredients will be inspiring Portland chefs in the future.

10/19/2015 By Kelly Clarke and Allison Jones

MENU MAKERS

Oregon's DeNoble Farms Keeps its Organic Vegetable Secrets in the Family

How the farmers market favorite turned a hobby flower farm into a full-family business inspiring chefs around Portland.

10/19/2015 By Allison Jones

OPENINGS

Tastebud's Wood-Fired Restaurant is Finally Opening on October 21

The long-anticipated wood-fired eatery from farmers market star Mark Doxtader will open next week.

10/13/2015 By Benjamin Tepler

GOOD EATS

Tomatoes and Melon: A Gazpacho Match Made in Farmers Market Heaven

A cool, bright bowl of high-summer bounty is waiting to make friends with your blender.

08/26/2015 By Allison Jones

PHOTOGRAPHY

The Surreal Beauty of the Portland Farmers Market

Food critic Karen Brooks explores the wondrous world of local flowers, vegetables, and fruits with her point-and-shoot lens.

08/24/2015 By Karen Brooks

BRIGHT IDEA

New Craigslist-Style Marketplace For Your Home Garden

Portland-based website JustFreshy gives local growers and makers space to buy, trade, and sell what's in season.

05/05/2015 By Tuck Woodstock

MARKET WATCH

Portland Farmers Market's New Vendors and Neighborhood Opening Dates

The 2015 market season is kicking into gear with eleven new faces and six neighborhood markets ready to set up shop in May and June.

04/22/2015 By Allison Jones

MARKET WATCH

3 Creative New Things to Do With Rhubarb

From breakfast bowls to cocktails, we give you plenty of ways to use spring's first "fruit."

03/23/2015 By Allison Jones and Lauren Chandler

FARM FRESH

Find Your Farming Soulmate at the CSA Share Fair

The free fete includes chef demos, cookbook swaps, tastings, kids’ games, and 30+ farms to choose from.

03/04/2015 By Tuck Woodstock

FARM FRESH

'Tis the Season to Sign Up for 2015 CSA Shares

Whether you want produce for the year or just the summer season, veg out on these local farm share options.

02/18/2015 By Mary Stutzman

BREAKING NEWS

Viridian to Sell the Farm to Open a Retail Space

The lauded farmers market tastemakers switch from local produce to European specialty goods

12/04/2014 By Benjamin Tepler

BREAKING NEWS

Portland Farmers Market at PSU to Stay Open Year-Round

Big news from Portland's mothership of local eating—PFM's flagship market will stay open through the winter!

11/06/2014 By Allison Jones

MARKET WATCH

The Definitive Guide to Buying and Cooking Winter Squash

Intimidated by the dozens of varieties of winter squash at the farmers market? You're not alone. We've got a visual primer to prep you for your next market haul.

11/05/2014 By Anna Loh